Alberta “Bert” passed from this life just 10 days before her 105th birthday! She was born on June 10, 1921, at her parents’ home in Mill Shoals, Illinois to Clarence Wilson Taylor and Nellie (Thackery) Taylor. She died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the last survivor of her family of 14 brothers and sisters.
Alberta lived a long life devoted to service. Her joy in life was her family, especially her sons, of whom she was extremely proud. She attended and graduated from Mill Shoals High School (2 years) as well as Fairfield High School. She worked at Walgreens as a waitress and short order cook and was a valued employee at several business establishments in Fairfield, Chicago and Trenton, New Jersey, valued for her leadership and work ethic. In 1947, she married Ted H Andrews.
Alberta was an excellent cook, especially known for her pie making. She always made pies for the annual Orio Chowder, and people attending the Chowder would specifically request pies made by Alberta. One year she made 36 pies for the Orio Chowder. Alberta was a great inspiration and will be missed. However, we know she is finally at home with Christ and having a joyful reunion with her husband, sons, parents, and many other friends and family.
Alberta is survived by sons, David (Judy) Andrews and Curtis Andrews; daughter-in-law, Kelley; grandchildren, Don (Misty), Jennifer, Austin, Amelia, Xan (Josh) and Ethan; great grandchildren, Megan (Logan), Allison (Jake), Olivia, Todd, Logan, Jacob and Kade; great- great- grandchild Lucas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Alberta is preceded in death by her husband, Ted (1917-1992), her twin, Albert (1921-1921), sons, Daniel (1948-2026) and Clarence (1950-1950); her parents, Clarence (1886-1962) and Nellie (1893-1975); as well as all her siblings: Everett (1912-1914), Loren (1915-1999), Nora (1917-2008), Maxine (1919-2020), Junior (1923-2006), Mary Helen (1925-1938), Robert (1927-1999) George Curtis (1929-2001) Billy Gene (1931-2023), Walter (1933-1935), Dorothy (1935-2009), and Donald (1938-2025).
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m., – 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Wabash Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Services will be 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Wabash Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow at Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alberta’s memory to a charity of your choice. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Alberta’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Andrews family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
